Rarely does a week go by without another study praising the cardiovascular, developmental and other health benefits of omega-3s grabbing headlines.So what exactly are omega-3 fatty acids and how can they benefit your health? According to registered dietitian Andrea Holwegner, omega-3 fatty acids are a type of “essential fat” that must be consumed from food [...]

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have shown that eating three eggs a day does not raise heart disease risk factors in healthy elderly people, according to research published in the December 2005 issue of the Journal of Nutrition.This study looked at the LDL:HDL ratio in the blood, or the ratio of “bad” cholesterol to [...]

A macrobiotic diet is a diet formulated by the belief that food, and the quality of food, has an affect on a person’s life on a greater extent than most people realize.  Practitioners of a macrobiotic diet believe that food has an affect on health, as well as happiness and well being.  Those who follow [...]

Reaching your weight goal is simply a matter of burning more calories than you take in. However, that can be very difficult when you want to see overall body health improvement as well as weight loss. Good nutrition skills are a must in this case. Proper nutrition can help to reduce your risk of a [...]

Natural cures for everyday Health Issues takes many forms.  We call them Grandmas’ old remedies or natural cures, but they are cures without using medications.  Do you know how to stop a baby’s hiccups?  A little bit of sugar on your finger will take them away after he’s done sucking off the sugar.  Another one [...]

Nowadays many people are decidedly making smarter choices when purchasing food for themselves or their family. Organically grown foods have been increasing in popularity as people are choosing to live a smarter and healthier lifestyle. Organic farmers around the world are doing their part in preserving the quality of our ecosystem and to improve our [...]